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West Point's 'Goat' Isn't the Greatest, It's the Last in Class

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It's a curious West Point graduation tradition – a special award is presented to the cadet who has the lowest GPA. But West Point graduates are proud to get it.

West Nile Virus Overview

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Ever since West Nile Virus arrived in the United States, it's been treated as a serious, growing threat. This virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, is potentially deadly -- but what are your chances of contracting it?

A Roundup of Some of the Wildest Characters in the Wild West

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The American West was chock full of wild and crazy characters, and not just those portrayed on the big screen. Meet some of the most memorable ones.

6 Famous Outlaws of the Wild, Wild West

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at six famous outlaws of the Wild, Wild West, how they lived and how they died.

Top 5 Annuals for the West

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Annuals for the West get lots of sunlight but little precipitation. Learn what the popular annuals for the West are at HowStuffWorks.

Top 5 Perennials of the West

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Perennials for the West can spice up your garden. Learn what the annuals for the Northeast are at HowStuffWorks.

Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West

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The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.

Buffalo Roundup Evokes Images of the Wild West

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The annual bison roundup in South Dakota is a spectacle full of cowboys, horses and wild buffalo. HowStuffWorks looks at how and why the event occurs.

Can You Tell Us if These Places Are East or West of the Mississippi From Memory Alone?

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"Ol' Man River / He's rolling along," but are you? You must know something about these cities in relation to "The Big Muddy," otherwise known as the Mississippi River. Can you pinpoint their location? Go west (and east), young man (or lady)!

Why are the waves on the U.S. West Coast larger than the waves on the East Coast?

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West coast waves in the U.S. are larger than those on the east coast. Find out why west coast waves are larger than east coast waves in this article.

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